Zach Lowe Laid Off By ESPN

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Zach Lowe Laid Off By ESPN 

Post#1 » by RealGM Wiretap » Thu Sep 26, 2024 4:36 pm

ESPN has laid off Zach Lowe as the network continues its series of cuts ahead of the end of their fiscal year in September. Lowe's salary, which was more than $1 million per year, was the biggest factor in ESPN's decision.


Lowe had been with ESPN for 12 years with him first joining Grantland. 


ESPN also recently lost Adrian Wojnarowski from their NBA coverage with his sudden retirement

Via Andrew Marchand/New York Times

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Re: Zach Lowe Laid Off By ESPN 

Post#2 » by Rek » Thu Sep 26, 2024 7:13 pm

Making room to throw a mountain of cash at Shams...
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Re: Zach Lowe Laid Off By ESPN 

Post#3 » by clear » Thu Sep 26, 2024 8:22 pm

I'm guessing he didn't show sufficient enthusiasm for sports betting.
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Re: Zach Lowe Laid Off By ESPN 

Post#4 » by Cassius » Thu Sep 26, 2024 9:27 pm

clear wrote:I'm guessing he didn't show sufficient enthusiasm for sports betting.


I hadn’t thought of that, but you’re right. I’m still surprised, but they probably booted Bomani Jones for the same reason, as he called himself out on a number of occasions for being a hypocrite.
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Re: Zach Lowe Laid Off By ESPN 

Post#5 » by St Knick » Fri Sep 27, 2024 1:25 pm

Bring him to the Ringer! Need more Simmons + Lowe pods! Amongst my favorite pairings
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